NYU Steinhardt

The Special Needs Child: Child, Family and Community II

Course Number: SPCED-GE 2127

Hours: 30

Units: 3

Description: The needs of the preschool child with disabilities is explored through an examination of the child, family, & environmental characteristics. Atypical language, speech, emotional, motor, & cognitive development is presented with a focus on the interdependent nature of these domains. A major focus is transdisciplinary collaboration of educators & specialists from occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech & language, psychology, & recreation & health in making educationally relevant decisions.